Embracing Braces for Adults at Westview Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment with braces can be an ideal way to resolve misalignment and bite issues that many adults have been dealing with since childhood.
If you have been thinking about undergoing orthodontic treatment as an adult, but have been hesitating because you're concerned about how braces look, we would like to encourage you to reconsider your perspective. These days, more subtle options like translucent (ceramic) braces mean you can get the treatment you need with a more discreet look.
At Westview Orthodontics, we offer several styles of braces to suit you aesthetic needs. If you really embrace them, they can be a unique and striking element of your personal style during orthodontic treatment.
But there are other benefits to adult braces treatment. We'll look at some of them below.
Orthodontic Care is for Everyone
It is never too late to start your orthodontic journey! If you're an adult who has been living with misalignments and bite problems since childhood, orthodontic treatment can be life-changing.
More About Orthodontics for AdultsThe Benefits of Braces for Adults
With the availability of clear aligner treatments, you may be wondering why we recommend braces for many of our adult patients. Here are a few reasons.
Versatility
Clear aligners can be great for mild or moderate misalignments, but they can be impractical for more complex cases. We can use braces to resolve almost any misalignment we're presented with, no matter how complicated it is.
Efficiency
Braces are able to apply greater force more quickly than clear aligners, meaning treatment with braces may be more efficient in some cases. This makes it an appealing option for adults who want to achieve results as quickly as possible.
Ease of Compliance
There are lots of lifestyle benefits to removable aligners, but if you might be prone to forgetting to put them back in after eating or might be tempted to remove them if you get sore, then dental braces may be a better option for you.
Braces at Westview Orthodontics
Orthodontic braces traditionally straighten teeth using a combination of brackets, elastic bands, and wires.
But the braces of today aren't the clunky, uncomfortable face-full-of-metal that you might be picturing from decades ago. Modern braces are more streamlined and more comfortable than ever before.